CCP's Appropriate Adults scheme provides trained volunteers who act as Appropriate Adults to 10 - 16 year olds whose parents cannot, or will not, attend whilst their children are held in Police custody. The scheme is also available to adults with mental health or learning difficulties. The Appropriate Adults are often the first meaningful support these vulnerable people have when they find themselves in contact with the Criminal Justice System.

The Appropriate Adults role is to ensure legal rights are observed, provide non-judgmental moral support and monitor the welfare of the young person or vulnerable adult during police interview and whilst held in the cells.

Volunteering times for this scheme are very flexible. Once you are trained you will specify times that you may be called to volunteer. When a request for an Appropriate Adult is received the volunteer coordinator will contact the available volunteers to find who is free to attend.

Volunteers from all age groups are welcomed, however the minimum age for this role is 18. Wheelchair access. DBS checks are carried out, however a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from volunteering.

What are they looking for?

Full training given but must have the ability to establish an effective rapport with young people who may be withdrawn, obstructive or frightened in an environment or situation that causes them acute anxiety.

Practical

To do this role, you need to be able to get to Gable Cross Police Station, Swindon SN3 4RB at an hour's notice

When:
From 02/06/2017 to 01/09/2017, Any day/time

Age requirements:
Over 18

Accessibility:

✔ People with restricted mobility

Interests

✔ Crime

✔ Young people

✔ Children

✔ Human rights

✔ Prisoners

Activities

✔ Youth Work

✔ Legal work

✔ Providing advice

✔ Befriending

Where?

Gable Cross Police Station, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4RB

About CCP

CCP exists to transform lives. Their priority is to people who have serious and immediate need, equipping them to meet the demands of an ever-evolving society. They will support and promote:

* Health and well being
* A safe and stable home life
* Learning and achievement
* Mutual respect and positive social behaviour
* Personal resilience and economic stability
* Both crisis and early help provision
* The power of volunteering to add value to their vision

They believe:

* Everyone has the power to change their lives for the better, but some may need help on the way
* In the value of preventative work
* That volunteering enriches everyone’s lives
* In a strong culture of inclusion

People should have the same equality of opportunity regardless of the life into which they are born. Their services are:

* Based on working in partnership
* Available to all who need them
* Delivered to the highest standards, with care and respect by people who are dedicated, flexible, innovative and holistic to meet the needs of everyone